The Flight Jacket Thread

[ChuckO]

I hadn't been to the US Authentic site in a long time. They've expanded their lineup. Can anybody tell what Eddie Cochran is wearing in this:

[ChuckO]

Oops, never mind. I just saw another photo that makes me think it isn't a flight jacket at all.

[amardeep]

from US Authentic- looks amazing!

can anyone vouch for quality of materials for US Auth.? Some of the pictures make their ribbing look super thin

ton of stuff on their site looks great though, wish I had found them earlier.

[daveo]

I've got their horsehide A2 in russet and I have been pretty happy with it (got it a little over a year ago). It started out pretty stiff and is finally getting a little more comfortable this season. It's not warm enough to wear in the throngs of winter here (well into the negative degrees F) so it gets a lot of wear in the fall and spring. The knits are wool and soft, but I can't comment on the thickness of them as I don't have any other jackets to compare it to. Should I take a few pics later of what mine looks like now? It's not much different than the stock pic but some of the creases on the arms and such are set in and I have some grain on mine that you can't see on the stock pic.

[Turntabloid]

wow, us authentic is "cheap". flying tigers repro available as well. thanks for that!

[Turntabloid]

somebody asked about souvenir jackets.

giles (iron heart & flat head uk) has two TFH in 42 on sale:

here: http://www.flat-head.co.uk/html/Specials.html#

[amardeep]

yes Daveo, pics would be much appreciated!

[airfrogusmc]

wow, us authentic is "cheap". flying tigers repro available as well. thanks for that!

Some of their stuff especially their sheepskin is really nice. Just depends on how authentic you want to get. If you want to get specific copies of contracts original contracts with things like vintage mouton (Navy jackets) or new old stock zippers and knits you pay for that. No one else makes an M 445 in my size and the beautiful thing is this is its a custom fit and I could be happier with the jacket, Mr Dovers customer service, and the turn around on the order 2 freak'n weeks JEEZE was outstanding.

[fardin]

looks like someone is selling his good wear weber jacket

http://cgi.ebay.com/GOOD-WEAR-A-2-FLIGHT-JACKET-WERBER-39-MODEL-HORSEHIDE_W0QQitemZ160399394615QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Men_s_Clothing?hash=item25588c8737

[airfrogusmc]

looks like someone is selling his good wear weber jacket

http://cgi.ebay.com/GOOD-WEAR-A-2-FLIGHT-JACKET-WERBER-39-MODEL-HORSEHIDE_W0QQitemZ160399394615QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Men_s_Clothing?hash=item25588c8737

I have a 1939 Werber on its way from John (GW) now. Should be here Wednesday. Thats one sweet jacket. Anyone thats a 42 should jump on that puppy.

[Guest kentmoney]

Alright, time for some contributions!

TOJ A-2

Vintage Civilian G-1

Alpha 'Repro' MA-1

USAF Cadet Blues?

Here's a picture of my grandpop, a B-17 pilot during WWII.

[haploid]

What shoes are these?

By the way, everything looks great.

[Satya]

^^

second that, everything looks spot on

[jake431]

Can I ask - what does TOJ stand for?

[haploid]

Dear Jesus, you have 700 posts and you've never heard of Temple Of Jawns?

[jake431]

Dear Jesus, you have 700 posts and you've never heard of Temple Of Jawns?

I have heard of them - I didn't know they made flight jackets. Varsity jackets, which are the only ones I'd seen by them previously, aren't my speed, cause I've been out of high school longer than I was in it, by a wide margin.

[Guest kentmoney]

Haploid and Satya, thanks for the props.

The shoes are Opening Ceremony Desert boots, probably some of the best shaped shoes ever, IMO.

TOJ stands for Temple of Jawns. And you're right, their varsity jacket has become ubiquitous but they actually make two very cool flight jackets.

Drew, the CEO/mastermind/owner of TOJ has a penchant for flight jackets, too, I think. He has the A-2 available for purchase now (and you can get a detachable fur collar with it for a pseudo G-1 look). He is also coming out with an MA-1 very, very soon that I plan on picking up.

[jake431]

Haploid and Satya, thanks for the props.

The shoes are Opening Ceremony Desert boots, probably some of the best shaped shoes ever, IMO.

TOJ stands for Temple of Jawns. And you're right, their varsity jacket has become ubiquitous but they actually make two very cool flight jackets.

Drew, the CEO/mastermind/owner of TOJ has a penchant for flight jackets, too, I think. He has the A-2 available for purchase now (and you can get a detachable fur collar with it for a pseudo G-1 look). He is also coming out with an MA-1 very, very soon that I plan on picking up.

Thanks for the info about their flight jackets. The fit is nice and trim. The body length is especially nice to see. Repro A-2's are often short like originals.

[Guest kentmoney]

I absolutely feel ya on that, man. That is why I decided to go with the TOJ. Modern silhouette, classic styling. I got mine made bespoke and so I was able to get the length just how I wanted. If i could do it over again I would get the shoulders slightly narrowed but whatever, allows for more layering.

I highly recommend the TOJ A-2 if you aren't nutz about historic accuracy. Superficially, the jacket looks just as good or better because of the cut.

[fardin]

i have never heared of toj,i just saw there is a sufu thread

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=153094

but they are really more of a modern shape a2. not my cup of tea

[cash]

I absolutely feel ya on that, man. That is why I decided to go with the TOJ. Modern silhouette, classic styling. I got mine made bespoke and so I was able to get the length just how I wanted.

I think you mean made-to-measure, not bespoke. Bespoke usually denotes that the actual patterns was made specifically to your body (and typically the dude making the pattern is also sewing up the clothes). So, unless the TOJ guys were hosting you in Korea, I think you just had an inch added to a generic pattern.

[Guest kentmoney]

I stand corrected. MTM, you're right.

and I must add, airfrogusmc, that is the sickest lined jacket I have ever seen.

Are you a USMC aviator by chance?

[airfrogusmc]

I stand corrected. MTM, you're right.

and I must add, airfrogusmc, that is the sickest lined jacket I have ever seen.

Are you a USMC aviator by chance?

Yes WAS a CH-46 Crewchief (Phrogs)

Thanks man not a bad M445 repro for the $$$. Its sheepskin not lined. I really like it. I could have scored a NOS Talon and picked up some salvaged side straps but I really didn't want the hassles and the zipper looks indestructible and the side straps are just fine. I would highly recommend this jacket.

[partytaco]

Temple of Jawnz would look better paired with the girls schwinn in the background. How can you take anything seriously with that name???

Kidding, right?

Alpha 'Repro' MA-1

[Guest kentmoney]

im not sure if you are referring to Schwinn or Kent Money, but I don't take either very seriously, tard. Kent Money, as a pseudonym, was actually given to me so I feel I can embrace it, OK?

And if you wanna talk shit on my neighbors bike, I'd be happy to post pictures of myself on MY bike to shut ya up.

that is all.

[partytaco]

You have a Raleigh, tough guy.

All i'm saying is style the shot. You're not going to get the money, kent, if you can't see the whole picture.

[Guest kentmoney]

I'm sorry but I really can't quite understand what you are trying to tell me...

and for the record, I dont have a Raleigh...? I dont get it...

[Guest kentmoney]

now that I have come back and read this again, I think I know what you are saying...

add some appropriate context to the fit?

[jake431]

I forgot I had this picture saved. Cool jackets in context. Native habitat, if you will.

[crownzip]

That's a classic photo Jake. Bet a few of those dudes went on to form the Hell's Angels motorcycle club when they rotated home. I always liked this photo.